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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,186.64, 897,449.48 and 243,455.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,186.64, 897,449.48 and 243,455.24 is: 365,251.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,186.64 : 897,449.48 = 243,455.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,186.64/897,449.48 = 243,455.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,186.64x = 897,449.48 × 243,455.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,186.64x = 218,488,778,541.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,488,778,541.28/598,186.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,251.85

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